Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar
Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Inkberry
Periwinkle
In German
Inkberry
Immergrün
In French
Inkberry
Pervenche
In Spanish
Inkberry
Bígaro
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Mirta
In Polish
inkberry
Barwinek
In Latin
Inkberry
Periwinkle
Order
Aquifoliales
Geraniales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Inkberry and Periwinkle
Season and care of Inkberry and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Inkberry and Periwinkle Physical Information
Inkberry and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Periwinkle are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Inkberry and Periwinkle
Care of Inkberry and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.